Inventory Analyst Intern - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

7d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

A role in Inventory Management means applying your specialized and well-informed point of view to what we buy, from whom, how much, and where it needs to go from there. You’ll use the right combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. You’ll establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately, guests.
As an Inventory Analyst Intern, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Inventory Analyst. Learn how to apply your financial, analytical and communication skills to impact the bottom line as we work to deliver products to guests anytime and anywhere. Manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your department. You’ll gain valuable insight into the day-to-day role of an Inventory Analyst, and see how they negotiate and maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry. We’ll be supporting you with extensive training and robust development to help you grow as a strong Inventory Analyst Intern.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Exceptional leadership qualities and decision-making skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Development-focused; eager to learn and to satisfy your innate curiosity
• Strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous growth environment

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized and well-informed point of view to what we buy, from whom, how much, and where it needs to go from there.
• Use the right combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning.
• Establish and develop great relationships with our vendors to encourage on-time shipment and delivery to stores and ultimately, guests.
• Learn how to apply financial, analytical and communication skills to impact the bottom line as we work to deliver products to guests anytime and anywhere.
• Manage a project from start to finish.
• Present project results to leadership within your department.
• Gain valuable insight into the day-to-day role of an Inventory Analyst.
• See how Inventory Analysts negotiate and maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed